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North Yorkshire Moors Railway announces new fares for 2026

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February 24, 2026
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The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced a new pricing structure for 2026, which is set to make heritage railway prices cheaper than before. The…

Steam locomotive Southwick sees change of owner

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February 23, 2026
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The Bahamas Locomotive Society has announced that 0-4-0 crane tank, Southwick, has been donated to them. The 1942-built loco was originally owned by the Society…

Mark 4 coaches enter preservation with new deal

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February 20, 2026
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Beacon Rail and 225 Preservation CIC have reached an agreement that sees two Mark 4 coaches enter preservation.

Original Swanage Railway restoration volunteers gather in Dorset for fiftieth anniversary

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February 20, 2026
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The volunteers who, as teenagers, began working to restore the Swanage Railway in 1976 have gathered to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary.

Class 143 set for new livery with Pioneer Provincial project

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February 17, 2026
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Heritage Traction Preservation have announced a new Pioneer Provincial project that will see their Class 143 restored.

Class 143 set for new livery with Pioneer Provincial project

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February 17, 2026
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Heritage Traction Preservation have announced a new Pioneer Provincial project that will see their Class 143 restored.

Appeal update on Bury-based locomotive No. D5705

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February 12, 2026
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The Class 15 Preservation Society has released a small update on the fundraising efforts to bring the locomotive back into service.

Progress report on maintenance of Class 25 and Class 27 at Great Central Railway

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February 11, 2026
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The Northampton Type 2 Group has carried out essential maintenance on diesel locomotives Class 25 No. D5185 and Class 27 No. 27056.

Find out what goes on behind the scenes at a heritage railway

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February 10, 2026
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The Swanage Railway is holding a Community Weekend in February, when visitors can get the rare chance to find out what goes on behind the scenes.

Yorkshire railway to ‘prop up’ bridge to allow steam trains to begin

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February 10, 2026
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The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is to temporarily prop Bridge 42 to allow its 2026 season to begin.